Drupal 9 or 10 - What's the Best Choice for Your Business?

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Foreword 03
The Evolution of Drupal and its Version Upgrades 04
Drupal 7 (January 2011) 05
DRUPAL JOURNEY 06
What Is The Difference Between Drupal 9 And Drupal 10 07
How Different Is Drupal 10 From Drupal 9? 08
Key Differences Between Drupal 9 & Drupal 10 09
Drupal 10's 5 Key Initiatives 9
Automatic Updates 11
Decoupled Menus 12
New Front-End Theme 13
Why Upgrade to Drupal 10 Now? 14
How to prepare for Drupal 10 Upgrade from Drupal 6,Drupal 7, Drupal 8, or Drupal 9? 15
Advantages of moving to Drupal 10 17
#Get Help 18

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About Us 19
Foreword
Drupal 9 rolled out on June 3rd
, 2020, and November 17, 2021, marked the end of life for
Drupal 8. With the help of depreciating code over 40% of the D8 websites upgraded to Drupal 9 in the first
ten months. Drupal 10 came out on December 14th
, 2022, a big step in their semver release pattern. This
has also put many of the website owners to whether stick with Drupal 9 or upgrade to the latest Drupal
10. Most website owners need help choosing the correct version for their business.
This eBook is crafted for those looking forward to upgrading or launching a new website with Drupal,
helping them decide which version suits them best.

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The Evolution of Drupal and its Version
Upgrades
In 2001, Drupal became an Open-source software, and it was originally written by Dries Buytaert as a
message board. Later, the software evolved and gained popularity as a content management system.
Today, Drupal is one of the most popular open-source frameworks in the world, thanks to its modular
architecture, high-security standards, and scalability.
Since then, Drupal has seen multiple updates with major releases at least every 3-4 years. Every new
version released has improved the content experience and performance significantly.
The following is a list of major Drupal versions released over the years:

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Drupal 7 (January 2011):
This version was focused on improving user interfaces with help of HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery. The release
also included several enhancements in terms of security and performance.
Drupal 8 (November 2015):
It introduced object-oriented programming to the platform. The main focus was improving the content
authoring experience, multi-language support, and mobile friendliness.
Drupal 9 (June 2020):
This version is built on Drupal 8 but with deprecated code removed making it easier for developers to
work with the platform. This version also supports modern technologies like Symfony 4 and Twig 1.
Drupal 10 (December 2022):
Drupal 10 is expected to have some significant improvements in terms of usability, performance,
scalability, and security.
DRUPAL JOURNEY

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Drupal 7 Drupal 8
Release: January 5,
2011 End Of Life:
November 1, 2023
Release: October 7, 2015
End Of Life: November 2, 2021
Drupal 10
Drupal 9 Release: December 14,
2022
Release: June 3, 2020
End Of Life: November 7, 2023

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What Is The Difference Between Drupal 9
And Drupal 10
Are you curious why Drupal 10 is such an amazing software? Learn more about the differences between it
and its predecessor, Drupal 9.
Uncover how upgrading to the newest version can improve your website by providing
access to new features and tools that will help create a more enjoyable user experience.
Discover the differences between these two versions so that you can make an informed decision
and select the best platform for your web development requirements.

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How Different Is Drupal 10 From Drupal 9?
Upgrade your website with Drupal 10 - the latest, most advanced version of the open-source CMS
platform. This powerful technology offers countless new features and upgrades that improve on its
predecessors in every way!
For businesses looking for the ultimate website creation experience, Drupal 10 offers unbeatable security
features, improved performance enhancements, and revolutionary usability tools. But what makes it
stand out from its predecessor - Drupal 9? Take a deeper dive with us as we uncover all the key
differences between these two platforms!
Incredibly, Drupal 7 and 8 had a difference of four to five years before the release of 8. But
this time, between versions 9 and 10 is significantly shorter!
Leveraging the power of Drupal 8 and 9, Drupal 10 is an exceptional advancement offering
updated features that have been revitalized for a revolutionary experience.
Drupal 10 is anticipated to follow the same protocol as its predecessor but with updates
such as updated dependencies and obsolete code being removed.
Adhering to the established Drupal protocol, this upgrade offers increased interoperability.
As a result, we shouldn't expect the same level of innovation as Version 8 delivered.
Key Differences Between Drupal 9 &

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Drupal 10
Drupal 9's main disadvantage is that it depends on Symfony 4, whose maintenance
will come to an abrupt stop in 2023. This was one of the major factors in setting a
faster timeline for the release of Drupal 10.
Drupal 10's 5 Key Initiatives
Drupal 10 is designed to revolutionize digital experiences by optimizing performance, modernizing
development processes, streamlining internationalization workflow, enhancing security, and refining
the user experience. With its unwavering commitment to technological advancement, these initiatives
ensure that Drupal remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.

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After the Drupalers' surveys and feedback provided valuable insights, five initiatives were prioritized to
work towards. These include;

Automatic Updates
For newbies, Drupal website updates had been a laborious job. Thankfully, updating to Drupal 9 was
made easier with the help of its composer - and now with the upcoming version of Drupal 10 being
fully automated and secure as long as all prerequisites are met, there won't be any worries about
safety or security when it comes to automatic updates for your websites! This initiative will create a
much more time-efficient process for small-to-medium enterprises instead of large businesses that
usually have custom workflows in place.
Enjoy an Exceptional Experience
Behold Claro by D10, a revolutionary administration theme featuring an efficient layout builder and
media library. Even though there may be some elements of complexity that a site builder would not
initially recognize, users should have no doubts in their capability to generate captivating designs
using the cutting-edge tools offered by D10! Extra contributed modules can also assist you on your
journey towards website design success.
Drupal offers a wealth of invaluable tools to web administrators, content creators, and designers. In
fact, a survey revealed that the majority of users have an overwhelmingly positive view of it! This
isn’t surprising when you consider how impactful these platforms are for streamlining admin
interfaces; media management; and beyond. It is no wonder why Drupal receives such attention in
the digital space!

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Decoupled Menus
Drupal's decoupled menus initiative offers developers a unique and efficient way to create complex
Javascript projects. We have already developed, tested, and launched a proof of concept that enables
users to build configurable menus through just one JS library. The goal is to establish an optimal
bridge between front-end JavaScript and Drupal, with subsequent improvements in terms of
functionality as well as user documentation for seamless utilization!
With the adoption of Javascript, Drupal is boldly introducing itself as a preferred headless CMS
platform among modern developers. Not only will there be official React and Vue components for
menus, but content-rich experiences unheard of in other systems are now possible with this
revolutionary leap forward. With this platform, content creators can easily change any menu
elements through their user interface without seeking coding support - the frontend JavaScript will
instantly reflect all modifications. To maintain traditional websites values, Twig templates remain
accessible as well.

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New Front-End Theme
Olivero has cemented its place as the standard theme for Drupal 10, taking the spot of Bartik. To
effectively reach a broad audience, it was designed with minimal shadows and gradients, while utilizing
fonts that have been carefully selected along with animations and hues to match. Furthermore, this
modern-looking layout grants second-level navigation capabilities plus an embedded media player and
design builder!
D10 Readiness Initiative
The Drupal Readiness Initiative is taking significant strides to ensure that users have the proper amount
of time to update their sites while offering assistance for module maintainers as we transition from
older versions of PHP, Symphony, and Composer. As one example, they're making sure CKEditor in
Symphony 6 has an effortless migration process by accounting for API changes and eliminating JQuery
UI. Moreover, additional efforts are being taken so the 'one-off aggregator' module functions correctly
with Drupal 10; this currently not an option under Drupal 9.

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Why Upgrade to Drupal 10 Now?
When it comes to choosing between Drupal 9 and 10, there are a few important factors to consider
before making your decision:
Security Updates & Support
Modules & Compatibility
Performance & Scalability
Features & Functionality
So what are you waiting for? Upgrade to Drupal 10 today!

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How to prepare for Drupal 10 Upgrade
from Drupal 6, Drupal 7, Drupal 8, or
Drupal 9?
It is essential that every website powered by Drupal 6, Drupal 7, or 8 upgrades to Drupal 9. From then on
it is easy to move to the Drupal 10 version. These are the steps you should take:
1. Check for compatibility: Before doing anything, you should first check the compatibility of your
current version of Drupal with the upcoming version of Drupal 9. This can be done by checking the
compatibility modules available on drupal.org and seeing if they are compatible with your current
version.
2. Upgrade to Drupal 8: If your site is on Drupal 6 or 7, you should upgrade to Drupal 8 before
attempting to upgrade to Drupal 9. This way, all of your existing content and configuration will be
transferred over without any issues.

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3. Update modules: Once you have checked for compatibility and upgraded your website to Drupal
8, the next step is to update all of the modules that are in use on your website. This includes both core
and contrib modules.
4. Review the codebase: The last step is to go through your codebase and ensure that it follows
Drupal 9’s coding standards. You can use automated tools or do manual reviews to check for any
potential issues before attempting the upgrade.
Following these steps will help ensure that your website upgrade from Drupal 6, 7 or 8 to Drupal 9 is
successful and without any issues. Additionally, it will also make sure that the transition from Drupal 9
to 10 goes smoothly.

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Advantages of moving to Drupal 10
Future Readiness
Latest Tech Stack: Symfony 6, Twig 4, and PHP 8.1, helps businesses keep up with the ever-changing
tech industry.
Mobile responsiveness: Drupal 10 is built with mobile-first design, enabling businesses to make the
most of their websites on any device.
Improved Security practice: Advanced security practices are in place, to protect websites from malicious
code and data breaches.
Performance
Page Speed: Drupal 10 is designed to load websites quickly and efficiently, even when dealing with
large amounts of content.
Security Index: Security is paramount with Drupal 10, with the latest security best practices in place to
protect user data.
Time to First Byte: Drupal 10 is optimized to speed up page loading times, providing users with faster
access to content.
SEO Readiness
Bounce Rate: Drupal 10 helps to reduce bounce rates, by providing users with a more positive user
experience.
Page Ranking: By providing a well-structured content hierarchy and optimized SEO tags improve a
website's page rankings.
Backlinks Index: Drupal 10 helps improve the backlinks index, by providing users with well-placed and
targeted links to external sources.

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#Get Help
Moving to Drupal 10 could be a daunting task if you're not sure where to begin. Fortunately, there are
plenty of resources available to help get you started. The Drupal Readiness Initiative provides valuable
guidance for module maintainers and users alike, offering support for those transitioning from older
versions of PHP, Symphony, and Composer.
Additionally, DrupalPartners is always willing to provide advice and assistance when it comes to
upgrading. With our help, you can make sure that your upgrade goes as smoothly and quickly as
possible. As always, it is important to remember that upgrading should never be rushed; take your time
and ensure everything is done safely and securely.

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